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https://vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/forest-fires-and-n95-masking?sd=pf https://vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/forest-fires-and-n95... Vinay Prasad said I
by terminatornet 3y ago
https://vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/forest-fires-and-n95-masking?sd=pf https://vinayprasadmdmph.substack.com/p/forest-fires-and-n95...
Vinay Prasad said I shouldn't bother putting on a mask when the east coast of the US was blanketed in wildfire smoke.
> First, recognize that some baseline exposure will happen no matter what. Even in your house, you still can smell smoked salmon. The baseline exposure may dwarf any portion remotely modifiable.
I guess none of us should wear masks because you can smell cooking salmon in your house?? Seems like this guy is not that trustworthy
- collyw 3y agoWhy would you expect an unsealed mask to make a difference? They are a splash guard, not an air filter. Also, he references a study, that appears to be well done. Attacking the messenger is a very weak form of argument.